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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 5, 2026 at 7:26:28 am CDT

There is a Marginal risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across the Big Country, Concho Valley and Heartland, with damaging winds, frequent lightning and brief heavy rainfall being the main threats.
Typical summertime heat will persist across West Central Texas through the upcoming week. Chances for precipitation are increasing for today through Tuesday.
Very hot temperatures will continue across West Central Texas this week. Here are some heat safety guidelines to follow during this extended period of hot weather.

 

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